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Y141 TLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,609 mi
Last recorded99,609 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY141 TLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 99,609 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 94,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear tyres misshaped on limit

Pass 9 Sep 2011 84,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

near side front tyre starting to go out of shape

steel wheel fitted to near side front

Fail 7 Sep 2011 84,954 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

near side front tyre starting to go out of shape

steel wheel fitted to near side front

Pass 19 Jun 2010 69,182 miles

exhaust centre section rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2009 61,021 miles

exhaust center box rusty

Pass 2 Jul 2008 52,928 miles

air bag light on

e m l on

rear number plate marked

Pass 18 May 2007 42,945 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 34,508 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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Y141 TLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 67,638 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y141 TLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y141 TLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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